Years ago Vikings use to tell stories of a tree that supported the universe. The roots of this mighty tree grew deep into the ground. The trunk held up the earth, and its evergreen boughs reached beyond the sky. The Tree of Life symbolizes the strength and life that Mendota Community Hospital gives to this community.

The Tree of Life is a lasting memorial to the friends of Mendota Community Hospital who have donated money so that the hospital can reach out and provide quality healthcare to the communities it serves.

The Tree of Life is located on the ground level of the hospital across from the Radiology Department. The Tree is made up of stones and leaves.

	Bronze stones at the base of the Tree of Life, pay tribute to those who cumulative donation total to the hospital has reached $25,000.
	Silver stones honor those that have reached a cumulative giving total of $100,000.
	Gold stones recognize those who have reached a cumulative giving total of $250,000 or more to the hospital.

The stones symbolize the solid foundation upon which Mendota Community Hospital’s future is built.

The Mendota Community Hospital Foundation invites you to be a part of the mighty “Tree of Life”. The growth of the hospital’s tree, through your tax-deductible gift, will insure the future growth of MCH. Your gift will be used to support the outstanding services, programs, and projects of MCH.

For more information on donating funds to the hospital please contact Lynn Klein, CEO, at 1315 Memorial Drive, Mendota, IL 61342, call her at (815) 539-7461 ext. 1464 or e-mail Lynn at lklein@mendotahospital.org.